FloriGene.com
Title
Florigene Pty Ltd
Description
Improvements to flowers - whether in shape, colour, vase life, disease resistance or other characteristics - have historically been achieved by cross-breeding of existing varieties. This is typically a long and unpredictable process that might lead to only small improvements and cannot span the basic gaps imposed by the species' gene pool. For example, the absence of the gene responsible for producing the blue colour.
Florigene was founded in Melbourne, Australia in 1986. Over the last 19 years we have developed, patented and refined our technology and Florigene is now regarded as a world-leader in the genetic modification of flowers. The company's research center and corporate headquarters are located in Melbourne.
Florigene's original mission was to create the world's first "blue rose" through genetic modification. With our then partner Suntory Limited, our scientists succeeded in isolating the blue gene (from the petunia flower) in 1991 and patents were filed in all major countries in 1992. We then started developing or acquiring all the other technologies and know-how one needed to successfully implant this gene into flowers and generate novel colours in the blue range. While the rose is still a primary target, we are also interested in other important flowers that lack the blue colour, such as carnations, gerberas and chrysanthemums.
Languages
English
Contact
Administrative:
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- Nth.Sydney NSW
- Australia 2059
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- +61.290068200
Registrant:
- Florigene
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- Bundoora VIC
- Australia 3083
